Adani smelter expansion will cut India’s refined copper imports, government says Kutch Copper has already started operations and is expected to reach full capacity by February-March next year. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 7:04 am
Rio Tinto’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report says Panguna, which was operated by Rio subsidiary Bougainville Copper, was once one of the world’s largest copper mines. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2024 | 5:13 pm
Vale Base Metals to make dozens of job cuts in management cull The move marks the first major overhaul since Shaun Usmar joined Vale Base Metals as chief executive officer. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2024 | 3:05 pm
Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines. Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 2:51 pm
Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says This does not include a recently announced $14 billion expansion plan by mining giant BHP, the report says. Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 10:07 am
BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired. Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 6:57 am
Antofagasta, Jiangxi agree major drop in 2025 copper TC/RCs The new agreement represents a drop of 73.4% from the $80 benchmark for 2024. Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 6:51 am
Panamanians divided over reopening First Quantum’s copper mine The results of the survey come at a time when the nation is grappling with the economic and social ramifications of Cobre Panama's closure. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2024 | 5:50 am
Collective Mining extends high-grade core at Apollo in Colombia The results are from five operating drill rigs, part of Collective’s 40,000-metre program for this year. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 4, 2024 | 11:14 am
